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What Causes Sentinel Pile?
Question: Hi I have this tissue / sack of skin coming out of my anus/butthole. It doesn't hurt or anything only wh
en I wipe. I noticed it probably around early November. I'm so confused on what it is.
en I wipe. I noticed it probably around early November. I'm so confused on what it is.
Brief Answer:
It is skin tag
Detailed Answer:
Hi
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Dear Sir
Thanks for providing clinical photograph. It is Sentinel pile (not the pile in common term ) which us skin tag which occurs as sequelae to anal fissure. In the absence of any other symptoms there is no cause for concern.
I would suggest you the following
1. Ensure good intake of water : 2 to 3 liter a day
2. High fiber diet : 2 servings of vegetable salad and 2 servings of fruits especially citrus fruit will ensure adequate intake of fiber in diet.
Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.
Take care
Best regards
Dr Deepak Kaltari
Consultant Surgeon
It is skin tag
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcaremagic
Greetings of the day
Dear Sir
Thanks for providing clinical photograph. It is Sentinel pile (not the pile in common term ) which us skin tag which occurs as sequelae to anal fissure. In the absence of any other symptoms there is no cause for concern.
I would suggest you the following
1. Ensure good intake of water : 2 to 3 liter a day
2. High fiber diet : 2 servings of vegetable salad and 2 servings of fruits especially citrus fruit will ensure adequate intake of fiber in diet.
Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.
Take care
Best regards
Dr Deepak Kaltari
Consultant Surgeon
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